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To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1460 SAT or a 32 ACT. You should also have a 3.88 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

Supplementary materials can only be uploaded after you have submitted your application to Bates and received a PIN providing you access to your application status page. You will also need to complete a supplemental portfolio form to introduce your work and how you intend to participate on campus.

5. Put effort into all your writing. The short answers matter too! While your college essay is being combed over by everyone you know, ask them also to take a look at your short responses and supplemental essays (though remember?we do not have a supplemental essay at Bates!).

Bates College is very selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Bates College have an SAT score between 1340?1500 or an ACT score of 31?33. Regular applications are due January 10.

How many students are offered admission from the waitlist? Every year is different. The Admission Committee has extended as low as zero to an average of seventeen offers of admission from the waitlist in the last five years.

Timeline Admission PlanAdmission and Financial Aid DeadlineNotification from BatesEarly Decision Iby November 15by December 20Early Decision IIby January 10by February 15Regular Decisionby January 10by April 1Fall Transfer Admissionby March 1by May 15

Music, theater, art, dance, film, and creative writing supplements may be included in your application portfolio. Supplementary materials can be uploaded after submitting your application to Bates and receiving a PIN for online access to your application status portal.